What is a box?
Though it's hard to find exactly where the term "Box" came from, in general any local CrossFit Gym can be considered a "Box." David Tao of greatist.com wrote an article listing common CrossFit Lingo and his explanation of what a CrossFit Box is as follows "A box is a barebones gym to some, but heaven to a CrossFitter. While many CrossFitters train on their own from home or non-CrossFit gyms, “boxes” have all the equipment necessary for the range of WODs (more on those below) without the bells, whistles, and bicep curl bars of a “chrome-and-tone” gym." (link to article)
So why call your practice "Box Acupuncture Traditional Chinese Medicine?"
I enjoy CrossFit as a form of exercise and am also a Level 1 CrossFit Trainer. The main reason why I called this practice Box Acupuncture Traditional Chinese Medicine is because I like working with CrossFit athletes and appreciate the overall culture of CrossFit in general. To me, a "Box" is not only a CrossFit Gym, it's a community of like-minded individuals who are looking to achieve better fitness. Some athletes are doing CrossFit because of the competitive side of the sport, while others are participating because they want to live better lives. I say "Boxes" are a community because you'll always find people supporting each other regardless of the level of fitness. Everyone who enters a "Box" brings with them life experience, whether that be their occupation, their family, or their individuality that contributes to the culture that is unique to each "Box." At the same time, every CrossFit athlete shares the overarching sense of community and culture that the sport and brand itself brings at a global level. If you're traveling outside of your town or state or even country, you'll always know that the coaches and members of other "Boxes" will support you in the Workout of the Day.
It's that sense of community that I want to convey within my own practice. I want my patients, clients, whomever I'm working with to know that they're being supported by my Practice. I also hope to one day open a "Box" of my own one day that has my clinic integrated as well as a cafe that serves food, drinks, etc. that is aligns with "Box" culture.
Our Purpose
Our purpose is to support, educate, and empower anyone looking to have us a partner in their healing journey and to bridge the gap between Modern Conventional Medicine and the unparalleled ancient knowledge of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Our Mission
The mission of Box Acupuncture is to provide exceptional complementary and alternative healthcare that is both safe and effective to all of our patients through the use of Traditional Chinese Medicine and other healing modalities that fall within the scope of practice of its diverse practitioners and providers.
Our Vision
Our vision is to be self sustainable, treating a number of patients and clients that will not only allow our practice to flourish but also allow our practitioners to be successful and thrive. We hope to one day create a full service wellness center that integrates fitness through the creation of a functional training gym, integrates nutrition and dietary therapy through the creation of an integrative eatery/restaurant, and integrates all aspects of healthcare by creating an integrative health center where all practitioners are considered equal.
Our Values
As a Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic, Box Acupuncture Traditional Chinese Medicine's values include being completely transparent with our patients and clients in their treatment, providing exceptional healthcare that is safe and effective, and having the courage to question the status quo when it comes to Modern Western Medicine and the knowledge to educate our patients and clients.
Special Thanks To:
Mike Drake Photography - For taking awesome photos of my clinic and me as well as providing shots from his personal collection.
BigStockPhoto- For many of the stock photos used in creating this website.
Art of Acupuncture- For providing the Chinese Herbal Medicine Cover Photo.